Jian-Fang Cui

Dr. Jian-Fang Cui is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China. He is also recognized as a Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent (Peacock Program C), highlighting his significant contributions to the field of chemistry. His academic career spans prestigious institutions including Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry (2006-2011), Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, supervised by Professor Henry N. C. Wong
• B.S. in Applied Chemistry (2002-2006), School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University

Dr. Cui's research focuses on three main areas: asymmetric catalysis, organometallic chemistry, and functional materials. His work on the design and synthesis of functional tetraphenylenes and chiral gold(III) complexes has led to significant advances in asymmetric catalysis. He has developed novel chiral ligands and catalysts based on chiral tetrabenzocyclooctatetraene, creating new methodologies for asymmetric synthesis. His research on chiral Au(III) complexes has explored their structures, reactivity, and applications in catalysis, while his work on organic luminescent materials has produced small molecule fluorescent probes with potential applications in sensing and bioimaging.

Analysis of Dr. Cui's publication record reveals a consistent focus on organic synthesis, asymmetric catalysis, and gold chemistry. His most recent work (2022-2023) shows increasing sophistication in the design of chiral catalysts and their applications in complex molecular transformations. The research spans fundamental methodology development to applications in chemical biology and materials science, demonstrating both depth and breadth in his scholarly contributions.

Scientific Awards:

• Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent (Peacock Program C)
• First-class scholarship of Sun Yat-sen University (2005)
• Dupont Scholarship of Sun Yat-sen University (2005)
• Second-class scholarships of Sun Yat-sen University (2003, 2004)
• Outstanding Graduate Student Award of Sun Yat-sen University (2006)

Dr. Cui has been actively involved in collaborative research projects, working with prominent scientists including Professor Man-Kin Wong at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research has resulted in over 20 publications in high-impact chemistry journals including Angewandte Chemie, Chemical Science, and Journal of the American Chemical Society. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, his position as a Research Assistant Professor at SUSTech and recognition as a Peacock Program talent suggest successful grant acquisition to support his research program.

Dr. Cui is part of the Department of Chemistry at SUSTech, which is part of the Faculty of Science. His research group focuses on developing novel synthetic methodologies with applications in asymmetric catalysis and materials science. The lab employs advanced techniques in organic synthesis, organometallic chemistry, and spectroscopic characterization to advance their research goals.